Instructor or Lecturer, Emerging Media, Drawing/Illustration Job at University o

The Opportunity

The School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD), in the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer position in drawing/illustration. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2025.

Candidates must have the ability to show a strong basis in representational drawing and illustration. Student work for drawing should exhibit strong evidence of observational drawing and working from life. Student work for illustration should exhibit a proficiency in traditional and digital media. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load. Teaching load will be split equally between drawing and illustration courses at all levels. In addition to teaching, the candidate must perform departmental and university service at the school, college, and university level.

At UCF, we are dedicated to access and are invested in identifying candidates who will contribute to our mission through equity-minded practice and culturally responsive pedagogy. For more information about UCF, please visit the website at https://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.A. (for an instructor) or MFA (Master of Fine Arts or equivalent terminal degree) (for a lecturer) in an appropriate area of specialization from an accredited institution by May 12, 2025.
• Evidence of teaching practice in two-dimensional studio art.
• Active record of work in the applied area of illustration.
• College level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of a strong basis in representational and figure drawing with a structural understanding of form.
• Evidence of producing work within the field of illustration utilizing traditional/digital techniques.
• Student work exhibits strong evidence of observational drawing and narrative illustration.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload the following materials:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae (with contact information for three professional references).
• Artist statement.
• Teaching philosophy.
• In a single PDF, 20 images of the candidate’s studio work samples. Image sizes: 150 dpi, not to exceed 1500 pixels.
• In a single PDF, 20 images of student work (labeled). Remove any information identifying the student. Image sizes: 150 dpi, not to exceed 1500 pixels.
• An unofficial copy of MFA transcript (or equivalent) from an accredited university.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Job Close Date: February 6, 2025

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Department

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) - Visual Arts and Design

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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